Finally someone who included the power draw! Thank you so much!!

@ourkaravan

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

After seeing the way you have used the 80/20 with the cabinets I am thinking this might be a way to go weight wise too. Very clean, simple, and informative as always. Thank you again!

@ourkaravan

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, it's hard not to like the tslot.

That owner looks very happy with the builder.

@ourkaravan

2 жыл бұрын

Gotta keep the boss happy!

I have that very microwave and love that it's not digital and doesn't use power when it's not in use. Love the install that gave me ideas on how to secure my own microwave when I put it in the Cortez. Thanks!

@ourkaravan

5 жыл бұрын

If you ever need the warranty voided on something, just let me know. It is a great microwave for use in an RV. Most RV units are at least 700 watts, which won't run on a 1,000 watt inverter. As you know, this one is 600W.

When we saw the big smile on the owner of the van, we knew it turned out perfect. Thanks for another great video. Thanks !

@ourkaravan

5 жыл бұрын

Haha, she's the kind of client that is regularly standing over your back making sure you do it correctly.

Bro, you gotta get that plusnut driving tool. The other way is pretty caveman... I love that thing. Makes it so much easier. Great vid. btw

@ourkaravan

2 жыл бұрын

The driver tool is nice, but I also don't have a ton of plus nuts in my van. Probably 15 total.

Nice job "inspector"!!!

@ourkaravan

Жыл бұрын

She says thank you

Yay, cuppa tea in the van at least! Now we know the build is coming together!

@ourkaravan

5 жыл бұрын

It is! I mounted the microwave in such a way because I'm not 100% convinced I'll keep it. That said, my first trip out with the microwave was last weekend and found it was really nice for reheating the pancakes that had cooled while I was making additional batches. I think it's a keeper.

@lorcro2000

5 жыл бұрын

@@ourkaravan One can certainly live without a microwave, but they're extremely useful gadgets for a lot of uses. Reheating, sure, but also thawing stuff if you have a freezer, and cooking meals as well. You'd spend 9% of your battery capacity to do a 9-minute run (plus 3 minutes of resting afterwards) to boil rice to perfection, for example.

@ourkaravan

5 жыл бұрын

My solar will bring in close to 19 amps in full sun, so battery recovery can be pretty quick. (5-6 hours of sun at 19 amps vs a few minutes at 80 amps when the microwave is on.) I haven't needed to conserve yet, but if I were trying to cook every meal with the microwave or induction while parked in the shade, I would have to keep an eye on it.

Really enjoying keeping up with your progress!

@ourkaravan

5 жыл бұрын

thank you, it's coming along!!

I enjoy watching your build videos. Good ideas. Thanks for posting them.

@ourkaravan

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Looks Great!

Like the "Van Owner" comedy routine. Cute kid. LOL

@ourkaravan

4 жыл бұрын

Ha, she claims it as her own.

Awesome vid as usual! Thank you for the update!

@ourkaravan

5 жыл бұрын

Of course, thanks for following along!

Love the way everything is coming together. Your audio has greatly improved from the early days!

@ourkaravan

5 жыл бұрын

Good to know, thanks! I started using an external mic, which helped quite a bit. There are much better solutions but KZread doesn't pay nearly enough to buy into it.

Stunning your work...

@ourkaravan

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Following along the way, great craftsmanship

@ourkaravan

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chip!

You will enjoy that!

@ourkaravan

5 жыл бұрын

It has been useful already!

Good job brother As always you are the best.. But don't forget the air circulation that microwave need it if you will use it for more than 5 minutes. Tuff build for tuff life.. My regards to your lovely little angel..

@ourkaravan

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reminder...it's not far from the back wall but there seems to be sufficient room around it. Thanks for watching!

Great job...

Nice job. You really need to read up on making tea 😀

@ourkaravan

5 жыл бұрын

Did I forget the crumpets?

Nobody does it better than this guy!

Those lithiums get it done brother!

@ourkaravan

5 жыл бұрын

I am impressed. They laugh at a 95 amp load.

👌👍👏♥️

Great video!!!!! Please show the camp stove in its storage position if possible, in a future

@KatyInNH

5 жыл бұрын

Future video !!! Thanks!!!!

@ourkaravan

5 жыл бұрын

I actually found an even more convenient place for the camp stove under the second row seat. The portable induction cooktop does fit very nicely below the microwave though. At some point I plan to work on drawer organization and will plan to do a video on that topic. Thanks for the idea.

Play dough works to mark the spot to drill

@ourkaravan

3 жыл бұрын

Good idea, as I have plenty of that around the house!

@transitvandiego

2 жыл бұрын

yeah saw that on seven o savage's vlog today.

Thank you so much for this video. I am working on installing a microwave in my rig as well. Can you tell me the size of the Plusnuts: as the link above is no longer working? thank you I just rewatched the video and heard you say 1/4 20 so I am good to go :)

@ourkaravan

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, 1/4-20 works great

You could also have put something with sharp points in the plusnuts on the microwave, put it in place and pushed down hard to create three indentations in the plywood. Then just drill and bolt. But another great job done, the vehicle is really shaping up into something special. At 1% battery per minute you won't be cooking any multi-hour long meals in that microwave, but on the other hand how often do you really do more than a 2-5 minute heating job in one of them?

@scnomad3626

5 жыл бұрын

Actually Ken’s grease on the bolt heads trick has been more reliable for me than making multiple points to insert. Thanks for that tip, Ken!

@ourkaravan

5 жыл бұрын

I thought I was going to be mocked pretty hard for that one, but it does work. Thanks!

How will the top counter above the microwave fare when steam from cooking hits it continually?

@ourkaravan

3 жыл бұрын

I haven’t seen any evidence that it will be a problem at all.

@mccarthyhome

3 жыл бұрын

ourkaravan That’s good I’d like to hide away mine as well then. Another quick question does the van creak a lot going down the road? I test rode a Vandoit that uses 80/20 and it was so noisy. Is there a trick to keeping creaky noise to a minimum? Also I have a transit so I really like how you present this system. I almost think I could do this! Thank you when I actually get into this I’ll be leaving you a donation.

@ourkaravan

3 жыл бұрын

My van is quiet on most roads, but once you start talking about washboard roads the stuff inside the cabinets make a racket. A couple of measures I've taken to keep it quiet--using nylock nuts on the 80/20 framing so there aren't loose connections, using felt pads between the framing and wooden cabinet doors, setting the drawer and cabinet door latches to put a slight bit of tension on the latching mechanism and thus holding the door tight against the felt pads. If you watch my recent Colorado travel video you'll see it mostly quiet inside. I'd definitely use this construction method again. I hope that helps! -Ken

Beautiful design, and highly functional as always! However, I think you over analyzed the microwave install. Use a thin sheet of rubber (Flexidip?) on the wood, leave the micro rubber legs on, and it will grip like a barnacle. My Micro is not bolted down, and goes nowhere. I find that for any thing even on a slick countertop, if you put a silicone waffle pad (Walmart baking pan section) under it, there is no more sliding at all. A thin rubber mat would achieve the same thing. You can buy these at 99 cent stores - same kind that you use to line tool chest drawers. Home Depot is too pricey, but dollar stores have them for $2 per roll.

@ourkaravan

5 жыл бұрын

The microwave had plastic feet. On rough roads the micro needed to be bolted down, otherwise it would be bouncing around and marring up the inside of my cabinet. I also bolt things down for safety in case of a crash. Of course that doesn't mean that you have to. The rubber grip pads are good at keeping most things in place.